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Which Came First: Oxalates or Mast Cells? You don’t have to drink green juice every morning or stock your refrigerator full of superfoods to participate in the Western world’s health-conscious culture. It quite literally shapes us and everything around us, whether you’re aware of it or not. Every year, new trends...
Continue ReadingMycotoxins & Hormone Disruption
Mycotoxins and Hormone Disruption Nobody likes to see mold in their home or on their food. Aside from being unsightly (and smelly), mold can damage your health. Certain types of mold can release toxins referred to as mycotoxins. When you ingest or inhale mold with mycotoxins, you put your health...
Continue ReadingEstrogen: How Do You Know You’re Metabolizing It?
Estrogen: How Do You Know You’re Metabolizing It? From the amount of food we put on our plates, to the way we deal with our emotions, hormones dictate pretty much everything we do. Hormones are like chemical messages, influencing the way we think, behave, and perceive the world around...
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Mycotoxins & Their Role in Allergic Reactions
Understanding Mycotoxins and Their Role in Allergic Reactions Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of molds that can grow on food crops, stored grains, and inside buildings. Mycotoxins can be harmful to your health in many ways, including causing allergic reactions and worsening asthma symptoms. If...
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Gut Health & Constipation: Simple Overview Chances are, you don’t give your bowel movements much thought – unless they start becoming painful or otherwise causing problems. If you’re dealing with constipation, you might be thinking about your bowels (and your gut) a lot more than you ever thought possible. The...
Continue ReadingDoes Boron Really Boost Testosterone Levels?
Does Boron Really Boost Testosterone Levels? Like it or not, there are many myths about health and fitness. And who better to help debunk them than the experts at MyLabsForLife.com? Boron has been a hot topic recently and has caused quite a divide within the health community. Overall, boron is...
Continue ReadingRecognize 11 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure and How to Begin Healing
Recognize 11 Signs of Toxic Mold Exposure and How to Begin Healing Feeling tired all the time? It’s a question that echoes in the minds of many, often followed by a sigh of resignation to what seems like an inevitable part of a busy life. But what if I told...
Continue ReadingHelp Identify Food Allergies and Sensitivities That May Trigger Mast Cell Activation With Cyrex Array 10
Help Identify Food Allergies and Sensitivities That May Trigger Mast Cell Activation With a Cyrex Array 10 Test Sitting down to a delicious meal should be one of life’s simple pleasures, but for those with hidden food sensitivities, it’s more like navigating a minefield. One wrong bite and you’re dealing...
Continue ReadingIf Your Mitochondria Could Talk, What Would They Say?
“Every cell in our bodies is a city full of workers, with mitochondria as the power plants converting energy into forms that are usable to the cell.” – Nick Lane, “Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life.” Ever wondered what it would be like if the microscopic power...
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